Google Pixel sales are gradually improving over the years in the Global market. Meanwhile, a new report from Canalys reveals that the sales of Google Pixel phones shrunk between the end of 2023 and Q1 2024.

According to the info, Google sold around 2 million Pixel smartphones in the first quarter of the year. It’s the same milestone that the Pixel maker achieved in the first quarter of the last year.

While Pixel sales declined a bit in the first quarter, it’s not a panic moment for Google. Meanwhile, China’s Huawei has surpassed Google’s Tensor, shipping 8 million units in the same time frame.

Despite an overall downturn, there’s good news Google is exploding in popularity in Japan. The company reportedly makes up about 3% of the North American smartphone market,  hitting 10 million shipments in 2023.

While Huawei and Google (with its 2 million chips shipped) are making strides, the major players in the mobile SoC market remain Apple, Qualcomm, and MediaTek. Samsung sits in a unique position, trailing behind the leaders but boasting a significant presence compared to the newcomers.

Google is working with Dixon Technologies to kickstart Pixel 8 smartphone production in India. In a recent development, it has been reported that a local contract manufacturer will produce the Pixel 8 for Google, with the first batch of Made in India Pixel 8 set to hit shelves later this year.

According to reports, Dixon Technologies will produce the Google Pixel 8 in India. The current units being sold in the country are produced in either China or Vietnam. It has been observed that Vietnamese factories are exposing key elements and phones months before their official debut.

India’s push to increase local production is also attracting smartphone makers. The country is providing competitive pricing for production, and keeping a huge number of citizens is also a benefit for sales. There are reports that Dixon will be producing up to 1 lakh units per month.

“Dixon Technologies to manufacture Pixel 8 smartphones in India to compete with Apple and Samsung in the Rs 50,000-plus price range. Google aims to increase its market share in India despite import duties, considering Foxconn as a potential manufacturing partner.” EconomicTimes report.

Google could introduce the Pixel 9 series later this year. While we are months away from the tentative launch, the expected colors of the Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold have been revealed. The complete set of stock wallpapers has also been leaked.

AndroidAuthority reports Google Pixel 9 colors could be Jade, Obsidian, Peony, and Porcelain. The Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL will be available in Hazel, Obsidian, Porcelain, and Rose. Lastly, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold colorways may include Obsidian and Porcelain.

Pixel 9 colors:

• Jade
• Obsidian
• Peony
• Porcelain

Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL colors

• Hazel
• Obsidian
• Porcelain
• Rose

Pixel 9 Pro Fold colors

• Obsidian
• Porcelain (also referred to as “gold”)

Pixel 9 Pro is a new entry in this year’s Google flagship smartphone lineup. The Pixel 9 Pro XL will be a real successor to the Pixel 8 Pro. Whereas the Pixel 9 Pro would bring the specs of the Pro XL in screen size of the Standard variant of the Pixel 9.

Google’s next-gen flagship phones to feature Tensor G4 processor. It will be packed with even more advanced features derived from artificial intelligence. This chip may also introduce longer battery life than the Pixel 8 series and better performance.

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